The Department of Special Education provides quality coordinated special education programs and other related support services for 974 students with disabilities as mandated by N.J. C.A 6A:14. Twenty-seven dedicated full time professionals coordinate the provision of seven distinctly different programs and multiple related services to 15 in-district schools and many out of district schools. Special Education programs are also critical in the development of activities to address a variety of global school-based issues and concerns surrounding achievement and maximizing student potential. The department provides professional development for district support personnel in areas of state mandated training, best practices for instruction and specific areas of disabilities.
Additionally the department works collaboratively with general education programs and Intervention and Referral Services to provide early intervening services and reduce referrals with programs to assist students whose academic performance is negatively impacted by academic, social, emotional, behavior and health issues.
Tangible/Measurable Evidence
- Increase inclusive programming throughout the district
- Support district staff on all Special Education Program Mandates
- Expand district programming to include all students with special needs
- Improve student achievement
Special Education Programs
Project Child Find
The Plainfield Public Schools Special Education Advisory Group
The mission of the PPS-SEPAG is to empower parents to become effective advocates by providing a network for communication, access to relevant information, training for parents, family support services through inclusion and acceptance in all areas of ability.
Below is a list of the SEPAG Executive Board Members that are available to assist parents with questions or concerns as they navigate the Special Education Process. Please refer to your school for the contact person. PRESCHOOL PARENTS please use the contact for your neighborhood/home school.
Contact Information
General Contact Information
1200 Myrtle Ave
Plainfield, New Jersey 07063
Room 306
Telephone: 908-731-4379
Fax: 908-731-4404
Ms. Elizabeth Filippatos
Director of Special Services
efilippatos@plainfield.k12.nj.us
Ms. Alicia Archibald
Supervisor of Special Services
aarchibald@plainfield.k12.nj.us
Child Study Teams and Related Services Providers
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